Ohio University Main Campus Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Athens, OH · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 550–650 reading and writing, 540–640 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
  • Average net price: $20,550 a year (2022–23)
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Ohio University Main Campus GPA requirements

Ohio University Main Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ohio University Main Campus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Ohio University Main Campus acceptance rate

Ohio University Main Campus admitted 23,360 of 27,486 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ohio University Main Campus is a public 4-year university in Athens, Ohio, with 20,444 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Ohio University Main Campus in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing550600650
SAT Math540590640
ACT Composite222528
ACT English212427
ACT Math202427
12% submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores, as Ohio University Main Campus reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1212 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Ohio University Main Campus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Ohio University Main Campus's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Ohio University Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,550 a year at Ohio University Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Ohio University Main Campus?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ohio University Main Campus admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is Ohio University Main Campus test optional?

Check Ohio University Main Campus' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ohio University Main Campus was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 32% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio University Main Campus?

Ohio University Main Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is Ohio University Main Campus' acceptance rate?

Ohio University Main Campus' acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,360 of 27,486 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Ohio University Main Campus' SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Ohio University Main Campus' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–650 in reading and writing and 540–640 in math; ACT composite 22–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do I have a chance at Ohio University Main Campus with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Ohio University Main Campus admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Ohio University Main Campus?

A lot: Ohio University Main Campus requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Ohio University Main Campus consider legacy status?

Yes. Ohio University Main Campus considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Ohio University Main Campus give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Ohio University Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Ohio University Main Campus?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,550 a year at Ohio University Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Ohio University Main Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Ohio University-Main CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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